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John Gilmary Shea Library., 01/01/1891-12/31/1895

 File — Box: 24, Folder: 10
Identifier: 80335

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains correspondence relating to Georgetown College. Mostly correspondence from Shea's daughter Isabelle Shea to Georgetown College President Joseph Havens Richards, S.J. Letters arranged chronologically.

Dates

  • 01/01/1891-12/31/1895

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

09/10/04

Container Summary

Correspondence dated 1891-1895 regarding the library of John Gilmary Shea (1824-92) and his book "History of the Catholic Church in the United States."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - LIBRARY - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING (1891-95): Autographed Letter

SHEA, JOHN GILMARY - CORRESPONDENCE RE BOOK:HISTORY US CATHOLIC CHURCH: Autographed Letter

"HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE U.S."(BOOK) - CORRESP.RE 1891-5: Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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